On Time:

Ohhhhh boy.
So, I was intending to post this in October; but, *heh-heh* that obviously didn't happen. =P

Well, this way, you get to enjoy photos of my Baby Brother in January, and not just October (when his actual birtday was). ;)

::Erik Whitmore Fredrickson::

[October, 1996]
(See? Evin looks like him...)

Note: I used to be taller. ;)

[2007]

Cheery Chap =)

[2008]

Every year that it's possible, the four pictured below, play an intense game of miniature golf.
At the conclusion of which, we strike a pose with our clubs. =)

[2008]

Erik loves to assist with events and behind-the-scenes type work, and it's been a delight whenever I get the chance to do it with him!
He is extremely gifted in the areas of organization, detail, and follow-through.
Not to mention, he's a highly amiable gent to work with. =)

[2011]

He's an adoring Uncle <3

[2012]

As I said ... ;)

[2012]

Wow.
Highlight of last year was undeniably climbing Pike's Peak with my darling brother! 
It is one of the Memories that I will cherish for all the years to come. <3

[2012]

Awe-some.

[2012]

~On Top of the World~

[2012]

Thanks awfully for being my Mountain Climbing Buddy, Whit.
I'm so excited for all the other Heights we will find on Future Holidays. <3

[2012]

It is glorious to work alongside one's siblings; sharing memories, and gaining experience. =]

[2012]

I love you so much, Brother dear. <3
Happy {belated} Birtday!

[And thus, it is decided...]

Cheerio!
Phia

P.s. - Thanks for helping me out of that dilemma - I appreciate it. =]

Challenge 17: Post the 1st

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" 

{my daily walk <3}

*excitement*
'Ello, 'ello, 'ello! =]

I am going to be experimenting with a self-designed challenge, on Simple Delights!
For how long, we ask?
 Ohhh, probably for the next month, or so . . . and am I ever  experiencing some excitement as a result! +D

My desire, for Challenge 17, is to intentionally practice the act of embracing the blessings of each day, as they are sent.

Now, understand, there is NO way {mortally speaking} that I could possibly list all the daily smiles and hugs He sends me; howevah, I will endeavor to post at least one blessing, at the minimum. =]

October the 19th: 
My dear brother, Erik, lovingly built me a masterful fire to "blog by". ;]

Not only that, but he also humored me by cheerfully acquiescing to form the other 1/2 of the duet, at the piano. <3
He's a dear boy, a sharp lad, and pleasant fellow - how grateful I am for his enthusiastic and caring life!

How were you blessed today?

Pip-pip,
Phia

Remembering the Peak

Sunrise hitting the Peak
{starting early is a huge perk =}

It was so good of Cousin Terri to guide us part way =)

I love sunrises and sunsets; however, I think I'll play favorites and say that I am more inspired and energized when I witness the sun greeting the day...and seeing it come up over the mountains was glorious. <3

Merely a suggestion when climbing mountains: Pack light. ;P

And also, Take pictures.

Heidel and her mad rock-lifting skills. She's a champ.

Walking sticks - they'll add a year onto your life. 

Good Morning 

My Mountain 

Erik :: Fellow Climber of the Peak

Another one of my 'dreams' has been to climb a mountain, and partake of CLIFF bars for snacks. ;}

Barr Camp = 1/2 way!

A rest for weary pilgrims ...

I could scarcely take it all in <3

Perhaps we shall expect Christmas in July ...

My Mountain Climbing Chum =]

A good point at which to commence the yodeling - no joke ;)

Rugged Terrain <3

"Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain ...

... for purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain!

America! America!
God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with
brotherhood from sea to shining sea!"

It's difficult to distinguish; but, there's a rainbow - (of course I was already breathing irregularly, at 14,110 ft. above sea level) - and it seriously took my breath away. <3

It took us 9 hours to climb it (yes, we are very much amateurs =), 

and 1/2 an hour to drive down ... 

Thanks for climbing with me, little brother. <3

A rather significant "thanks awfully!" to Dad and Mum for their consent; to Terri for letting us use her walking sticks, inspiring us, and guiding us half-way; to Mum for preparing our provisions; and to my Heavenly Father for being our strength, and for creating - Mountains. <3

Pip-pip,

Phia

Post Script ~ Thanks to those of you who were keeping us in your thoughts and prayers during the Journey to the Heart! 

(This phrase has taken on an added dimension) 

God moved mountains. <3 

I am eager to share with you soon-ish. =)

Do You Have a Birthday Buddy?

This is the story of a little girl, Evangeline, who, for her 3rd birthday, prayed for a baby brother ... and sho 'nuff she got one! While her birthday party was being held in the basement, in another part of the house, her baby brother arrived! And this is the story that is told every February the 8th. =)

Yes, I am return-ed from the jolly state of FL (thank you to those of you who were praying for Olivia's and my safety =)!

And I will do a post about that...maybe next week or maybe this week; however, I must again ask your patience - because, you understand, today is my family's very own birthday-twins' ... Birthday! =D

I love you, Evy and Andrew - Happy Birthday! <3

[2008]

These are the only pictures I could find of them together =P

[2008]

This pretty much sums up their relationship ;)

[2010]

Four children, ages 4 3/4 and under!

[1994]

{Olive-3, me-1mo., Evly-4, Andry-1}

O Evy ... the memories and adventures we share together! There are no words that do them justice. =P

[2007]

Let it be said that Evy and cameras are kindred spirits. =}

Ah she is just so fun and cute! =)

[2007]

The Adventures of Duncan the Dragonfly and Evy the Girl ;]

I think that she is simply the cutest and beautiful-est wife and mum =)

Though physicians have not yet diagnosed her condition, she suffers from a paper-eating disorder ... jk =}

{yes, that is straw in her hair - she's our wild child ;}

Even though she told all of us kids that we were adopted; pushed me into an elevator when I was 2 (so that I got lost); would frequently threaten to eat me; scared me out of my wits over the imaginary monsters that lived in our basement and water system; and even though she prank calls me monthly...

I love her...

Because, she's the one that led me to my Jesus; she would offer me refuge from the imaginary monsters; she sings with me at the piano; she knows how to make me smile; she would do week-long lemon-cleanses with me so I wouldn't be doing it by myself; she taught me how to play volley ball (not to mention a host of other things!); she taught me how to ride a bike with no training wheels; she's our gang leader; she has an amazing eye for decorating/photography/design/style/you name it!; she's so lovely at including everyone; her and Andrew are the ones I dropped 300ft. free-falling with; she cuts my hair and takes my pictures for free; she's hilarious!; she gives me hugs and writes me notes, even though that's not her love-language; she's my big sister. <3

Happy 22nd in 2012, Ev!

Ahndjoo!

This is my big brother, folks - his name is Andrew; but, mostly I don't call him that ...

it's mostly:

Ra-ra

Ahndjoo

Ramus

Francis

and Andyroo =)

[2007]

Andrew is my sibling buddy ... there's Evy and Olivia, Andrew and me, then Erik and Heidi. =) So it was weird when he graduated and started driving, and I wasn't. 0_0 Howevah, that shall soon be settled, on both accounts, come next Friday - huzzah! ;D

Awe, he's such a jolly laid-back, happy-go-lucky, comical sort of fellow (and quite athletic, I might add) ... if you don't know him, I am sorry for you - for you will never meet another like our Andrew. =)

[2007]

Some of his past-times include: hunting; video/computer work; making people laugh (he's quite a proficient, I tell you!); lifting...people (or weights, either way ;); jumping; sports; snowboarding; music (he plays a mean cello and banjo; however, he also favors the fiddle, piano, and guitar with his attentions =); coffee; and Evin. =)

[2009/2010/2011]

{notice Andrew is on the farthest right =}

Andrew promoting Crazy Love ;)

[2011]

Andrew is a godly, talented, hilarious, kind, astronomically-patient young man, and I can't tell you how much fun it is to be his younger sister. =) It's really quite convenient, because each of my siblings are my very own personal counselors (with Dad and Mum, of course), and they all have their own Counselor names that I have dubbed them - Andrew's is Francis. =) He always gives me such good, common-sense advice ... I am greatly appreciative, A. <3

I also used to be virtually the same height as him ... never again, dear reader. ;/

[2008]

The Halo-Wearing Child =]

[2010]

Happy 19th (even though you're supposed to be older than that), Ra-ra! <3

*sigh* I love my siblings ... that was, erm, quite the long post. I might get a ticket from Oswald for going over the un-written blog-length! ;] So, I'll just stop, okeefenokee (that is my new word - be warned)?

Pip-pip,

Phia